What does a mature water market look like, and what can other western states learn from Idaho?

In this episode of the Western Water Market Podcast, Kristina Ribellia sits down with Roger Warner and Kristin Moore of Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates, one of Idaho's most respected water rights consulting firms and a Founding Member of Western Water Market.

For decades, Rocky Mountain Environmental has been helping private and public sector clients navigate water rights throughout Idaho. As pioneers in water right transfers and transactions, Roger and Kristin share how trust, relationships, and proactive communication have helped streamline transactions and reduce conflicts.

We discuss the evolution of Idaho's water market, current trends in buying, selling, and leasing water rights, water banking opportunities, conservation efforts, recent legislative changes impacting development, and what other western states can learn from Idaho's experience.

Roger and Kristin also discuss Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates' newest water right listing on Western Water Market, offering listeners real-world context for how water rights are bought, sold, and marketed in Idaho today.

Whether you're a water right owner, developer, irrigation district, municipality, consultant, attorney, or water user, this episode provides valuable insight into Idaho’s water market.

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westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/20

In this episode, Kristina Ribellia sits down with Jessica Kuchan of Confluence Law and Ben Lee of Landau Associates, co-chairs of the 3rd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s event.

Together, they explore the key issues shaping water management in Eastern Washington and how the conference is designed to bring the right people into the room across legal, technical, and operational roles to move conversations forward.

More than an agenda preview, this episode underscores the power of connection, shared perspective, and practical insight in a rapidly evolving water landscape.

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In much of the West, the era of permitting new water rights is largely behind us. The future depends on how we manage, move, and collaborate around the limited water resources that have already been allocated. In this episode, Tom Tebb draws on decades of experience to share insights on leadership, trust, and the partnerships shaping the future of water in Washington State, with lessons that resonate across the West.

Join host Kristina Ribellia, founder of Western Water Market, for this candid and timely conversation with Tom Tebb, one of Washington’s most respected leaders in water policy and management.

Tom reflects on his tremendous career and contributions as the former Director of the Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, the mindset and approaches that are making some of the region’s most ambitious water projects possible, and the principles that guide effective, long-term solutions.

Kristina and Tom discuss the evolution of water marketing in Washington, lessons learned from major initiatives like the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, and what recent drought conditions reveal about the urgency of collaborative, forward-looking water resource planning.

They also explore Tom’s new chapter as Principal of Tebb & Associates, where he continues to advise on water rights and water resource strategies, planning, and problem-solving.

At its core, this episode is about how trust, relationships, and steady leadership make lasting water solutions possible.

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https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/18

Join host Kristina Ribellia, Western Water Market’s Founder, and Anna Maletzke, Western Water Market’s Marketing Manager as we go behind the scenes of our recently launched market experience. Western Water Market’s new and improved platform is more user friendly (and beautiful!), making it easier than ever to connect water right buyers, sellers, and water rights professionals in communities across the West.

After years of learning and engaging with our community, this new enhanced experience reflects our continued commitment to helping create a more open and efficient water market in the West. And we hope you love it as much as we do.

Tune in and learn more!

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Join host Kristina Ribellia for a sip sesh with Katherine Taiclet of Landau Associates. With over 20 years of experience in Washington’s water world—including roles with the Department of Ecology, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Washington Section board—Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation from her home base in Grant County.

In this episode, Kristina and Katherine highlight several timely and important events you won’t want to miss. They also take a closer look at a major achievement in regional water management: the completion of Lateral 86.4, a key milestone in the completion of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP). This project has transitioned 5,426 acres from deep-well irrigation to Columbia River surface water through the Columbia Basin Project—the largest irrigation system in the western United States. As a result, 16 groundwater wells have been taken offline, conserving an estimated 16,143 acre-feet—roughly 5.3 billion gallons—of water each year from the depleted Odessa Subarea Aquifer.

Don’t miss this essential conversation about these upcoming events and exciting updates in the Columbia Basin!

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https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/16

Nearly 380 Columbia River water right holders are at risk of their water getting shut off when the next Columbia River drought is declared in Washington state. Are you one of them?

Join host Kristina Ribellia as she sits down with Heather Hazlett and Scott Turner from Washington State Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, along with Dan Haller, PE, CWRE of Aspect Consulting, A Geosyntec Company. Together, they unpack Ecology’s groundbreaking Columbia River Drought Insurance Program—a forward-thinking initiative designed to support those affected by Columbia River drought declarations.

In this insightful discussion, our guests break down what happens when Washington state declares a drought on the Columbia River, how often these declarations occur, and who is most impacted. More importantly, they dive into how this innovative insurance program can help water right holders manage the risks of curtailment and safeguard their access to water.

Don’t miss this essential conversation. Tune in to discover what this means for you and the proactive steps you can take to prepare for future Columbia River droughts.

Get the show notes here: https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/15

Are you in need of buying or selling water rights? Join Kristina Ribellia, Western Water Market’s founder and president as she reflects on several water right transactions that she has been involved with over the last 5 years. Kristina provides invaluable insights to help you manage expectations and provides tips and tricks to help you move through your water right sale or purchase more efficiently.

Plus, get the latest on what Kristina has been up to, from sharing Selah-Moxee Irrigation District’s Surplus Water Rights Auction results to her work on the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program.

Get the full show notes on Western Water Market at:
https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/14

Greenland is home to 10% of the world's freshwater. Some of which is now listed for sale on Western Water Market. Join Thomas Schumann, global expert, thought leader, and founder of Project Greenland as he shares fascinating details about this new water source that is becoming available for domestic, agricultural, hydropower, commercial, and industrial uses in the West. From water quality to logistics, Thomas provides a candid glimpse into this rare opportunity “for people, planet, and profit.”

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https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/13